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Aspen commits up to $275,000 to regional fare-free transit pilot
Summary
After hearing Rafta staff on ridership shares, the Aspen City Council approved a contribution of up to $275,000 from its transportation fund to support a RAFTA regional fare-free pilot, asking staff to seek contributions from other member communities and describing the allocation as a one-time experiment.
Council members pulled the RAFTA regional fare-free pilot from the consent calendar for a fuller discussion of budget and regional buy-in. Rafta staff said about 41% of boardings originate or end in Aspen and presented a draft ask; council members debated whether Aspen should fund only its ridership share or provide a larger upfront amount to seed the experiment.
After discussion about deadlines for contracting and outreach to down-valley partners, council approved a motion to provide an allocation of up to $275,000 from Aspen's transportation fund to support the pilot and directed staff to continue seeking contributions from other member jurisdictions. Council noted the contribution is a one-time allocation and not a long-term commitment for the transportation fund.
